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My brother-in-law recently had emergency to gallbladder surgery. He did not have insurance at the time of surgery injury and still does not have insurance because his employer does not offer it. He is being summoned to court and also threatened and to lose his Personal property and possessions ,... View More 
answered on Aug 4, 2022
Of course, happens all the time. He could probably protect himself by filing for bankruptcy protection.
And would not fill it for me, i had to go back to doctor and spend more money for visit and get my prescriptions moved to another location. Do i have any type od case too pursue?
answered on Jul 15, 2022
Believe it or not, pharmacists can refuse to fill prescriptions. If you had a written prescription you should have been able to go to another pharmacy without getting a new prescription from the doctor.
answered on Jul 4, 2022
This would be a question to ask a government agency overseeing restaurant and grocery store food prep conditions. Inspections are conducted by the Fla. Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and regulations are imposed by the Fla. Dept. of Business and Professional Regulation. This website... View More
I live in Florida where she has been for the past 2 years. Can she return to her house ? She doesn’t have a car nor anyone to take care of her in PR. My brother washed his hand of having anything to do with her. He lives in PR.
answered on Jun 22, 2022
If she is in control of her mental faculties, of course she can. But you should try to persuade her to let you arrange someone to take care of her before she goes there.
Son moves to Alabama and gets put in a MHH he is 18 and a legal resident of Florida. They are saying that if I don't pick him up today (found out yesterday) I'll be charged with abandonment and they will issues a warrant for me. All this coming from a ex friend and no one has called me.
answered on Jun 8, 2022
While Alabama may think you "abandoned" him, what you did or didn't do wasn't in Alabama; it was in Florida. Alabama can't charge you because you didn't do it there. In any event, don't necessarily believe what ex-friends tell you.
I applied for Medicaid coverage for my newborn last month. Because they have taken so long to process the application, I will now be responsible for nearly 1,000 dollars in pediatrician bills. Can I sue the government?
answered on Jun 4, 2022
It is unlikely that you would prevail. The government, the federal government in this case, has probably not waived its sovereign immunity.
He has to go through his employer to fix it. He has but his employer isn’t doing anything but his employer says he is. Is there anything legally I can do to get his name fixed so we can get the insurance that he’s paying for since march?
answered on May 12, 2022
It seems odd that a mere spelling error on the insurance paperwork should prevent you from getting medical care for your child. If the child needs medical attention, ask the medical provider to contact the insurer and get the care pre-approved.
I started a multiple root canal and crowns with my insurance last year in December, the max time to finish the procedure safely was 21 day, it took 114 days for them to provide a dentist that was in network and had not dropped them. I find this excessive and unreasonable, because the failure to... View More
answered on May 1, 2022
A Florida attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. For this type of matter, an attorney could require a dental/oral surgery professional's opinion in terms of the impact of the delays. That's why the question is difficult to answer. You could reach out to... View More
I'm an experienced healthcare worker and I'd like to publish my experiences. Is it legal to tell stories about patients without mentioning any types of identifying patient information? I would keep names, ages and locations out of it.
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answered on Apr 22, 2022
If you are an "experienced" healthcare worker then you are familiar with the term "deidentifying protected health information (PHI)." If there is no way to track back and identify the patients you are describing then you are fine.
Parents never married. Father never petitioned the state for rights in either Ohio or Florida. No legal arrangement just verbal until March of 2022 when mother started a custody case. He is claiming since October of 2020 that son resides with father and has actively Maintained medicaid benefits for... View More
answered on Apr 20, 2022
This is an issue between you and the medicaid system. Look for a consultation with a lawyer that specializes in government benefits.
I live in FL, employer / policy is from Washington state.
Plan coverage was changed mid-plan year without communicating to members. These actions negatively effected me which denied claims which earlier in the plan year were accepted. I can file an internal grievance with the insurance... View More
answered on Feb 23, 2022
A Florida (or possibly a Washington) attorney could answer best, but your question remains open for a week. Many states have Departments of Insurance, Departments of Financial Services, or similarly named agencies that handle consumer-related insurance matters. Good luck
I hired a new Psychiatrist for my son who suffers from an active Psychosis but don't agree with him, I want to find a new Psychiatrist and revoke consent from this one
answered on Feb 1, 2022
A person has a constitutional right to refuse medication and other forms of medical treatment, which includes parents' rights to refuse to allow their children to be medicated. However, there are several practical considerations to keep in mind.
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Critical patient refused from multiple nursing homes due to his Medicare provider insurance not being a top payer. ( reason for denials explained by home nurse) Local hospital sent home. This is a TBI patient with no use of limbs and in extreme pain, who has suffered a broken leg due to fall trying... View More
answered on Jan 1, 2022
A Florida attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for two weeks. But in general, this appears to be something more complex than can be answered in the format of the three questions you pose, where you ask if this could be a discrimination, personal injury or neglect case?
A... View More
I was sick for 4 days and it ruined our family Thanksgiving meal.
I have been contacted by their Insurance Co. Do I need a lawyer...!!
answered on Dec 1, 2021
It can be argued that you "assumed the risk" if you ate the raw meat after discovering it was raw. And you would have to prove, should it go to court, that the raw meat made you sick. Also, your damages might not be substantial enough to warrant the expense and inconvenience of a... View More
medical history without reason or permission and told other people what was in it. I have never actually met her and have never been to that Walgreens. I wanted to know what course of action I could take, the specific laws she's breaking and what the penalty would be. I would also like to know... View More
answered on Nov 23, 2021
It sounds like your medical privacy rights may have been violated. You can make a complaint with Walgreens for the HIPAA violation. 45 C.F.R. § 164.530(d) requires that covered entities have procedures in place for individuals to complain about an entity’s compliance with its privacy policies... View More
He hid it from me so I wouldn't know what legal action can I take
answered on Nov 13, 2021
Until you know whether she actually has it there isn't much you can do. And after, you can take him to court for violating parental responsibility.
Good luck!
I’m a security officer, so I get assigned to posts depending on availability and needs of the post. By definition being fired is a change/failure in the employee resulting in termination. A layoff is a change within the company including company standards. So would I be entitled to a severance... View More
answered on Nov 1, 2021
All these non-legal questions should be asked of your HR department, or supervisors.
I am a solo-practitioner that does not accept any insurance.
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answered on Oct 14, 2021
Pursuant to Code of Medical Ethics- Medical records serve important patient interests for present health care and future needs, as well as insurance, employment, and other purposes.
This obligation encompasses not only managing the records of current patients, but also retaining old records... View More
answered on Oct 9, 2021
For general negligence, it's 4 years from the date of your accident. For malpractice, it's generally 2 years from the time the incident is discovered or should have been discovered. For wrongful death, it's also 2 years. If you have any question about whether you may be approaching... View More
I currently get Lazer Hair Removal on my face. The owner of the shop usually does it but got a new girl to do my treatment last time. The new girl was either nervous and it burnt me twice in the same place. That same day the skin started to peel away and has now left an ugly scar or mark on my... View More
answered on Sep 27, 2021
You did not ask a question, but if you would like to know if you might be able to make a claim for compensation to cover medical treatment for your condition, the answer is yes. And if you end up with a permanent scar due to the inability of medical professionals to remove it, you may claim... View More
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